It’s Monday people and if, like us you’re feeling the darker days and colder mornings, here is your sign to pour that coffee, get up, start moving and attack the day 🫡
You’ve got this! Let us enhance your mood…start the day right with Musango ✨
Chickpeas (cooked) Tahini (1/3 cup) Lemon (squeezed)🍋 Extra-virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons) Water (5 tablespoons but add as needed for for texture) Garlic 🧄 (to taste) Sea salt (to taste)
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You’ll love this one…put all ingredients into a high speed blender, taste and evaluate texture as you go!
This week we are inspired by @tessbegg Spiced pumpkin nourish bowl 🥣 recipe, featured here in our Desert Musango sharing platter to serve🍁
(Serves 2)
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Pumpkin and chickpeas: 500 g of pumpkin or squash peeled and diced Drizzle of olive oil 3 tsp of smoked or sweet paprika 3 tsp of ground cumin 1 tsp of ground coriander 2 tsp of garlic powder 1 tsp of chilli flakes Salt and pepper
Hummus (can also use store bought): 400 g can chickpeas drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive owl Pinch of salt and pepper Juice from one lemon One quarter cup tahini One small garlic clove chopped
Other: One avocado sliced One medium cooked beetroot, diced Sesame seeds Fresh mint chopped
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Preheat oven 200°C. Add the pumpkin and chickpeas on a baking tray. Add the olive oil and seasonings and toss to coat. Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes. In the meantime add the kale to a bowl along with the lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Massage the kale with clean hands to soften. Add the hummus ingredients to a blender or processor and blend until creamy. When the pumpkin and chickpeas are ready, add the hummus in the bottom of a bowl then top with kale, pumpkin, chickpeas, beetroot, avocado, mint and sesame seeds.
Featuring our gorgeous eats collection and our popular hand painted jugs, which, like many of our unique products can double up as many things. In this case we are using them for decorative posies and bloody Mary’s to start the weekend as we mean to go on…full of charm and laughter ✨
Cook the Lentils: Rinse 200g red lentils until water runs clear. In a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, and let simmer until tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Make the Base: In the same pot, heat a bit of oil. Sauté the garlic, ginger, and green chilies until fragrant. Add the spices: turmeric, coriander, and cumin. Stir for a few minutes until aromatic.
Combine & Simmer: Add chopped tomatoes, cooked lentils, and coconut milk to the pot. Stir everything well, then let it simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes until creamy.
Finish Up: Add salt to taste, a squeeze of lime juice for brightness, and garnish with fresh herbs for a burst of color and flavor. Serve in Musango.
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The perfect potato does exist. How do we know? We’ve tasted it…
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New Potatoes: 1.5 lbs (680 g), halved or quartered if large Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons Lemon Zest: Zest of 1 lemon Lemon Juice: Juice of 1 lemon Garlic: 3 cloves, minced Fresh Herbs: 1/2 cup mixed (such as parsley, dill, chives, or thyme), chopped Salt: to taste Black Pepper: to taste Butter: 2 tablespoons (optional, for richness)
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Place the new potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Add the warm potatoes to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat the potatoes evenly.
Stir in the chopped fresh herbs and mix until well combined. If desired, add the butter for extra richness and toss until melted and incorporated.
Transfer the potatoes to a Musango serving dish. Garnish with extra herbs and a sprinkle of lemon zest for a pop of color. Serve warm or at room temperature. Delicious!